New research by IAM RoadSmart reveals that one third of bikers have experienced the shocking behaviour in the past 12 months, including being doused in windscreen wash Eight in ten report that drivers fail to look out for bikers when pulling out of junctions Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable of all road users and are 52 times more likely to be killed in a road traffic accident than car
With the school holidays underway and Easter just around the corner, many families will be hitting the roads to enjoy the break, but it doesn’t always go as planned.
The UK’s main routes will experience increased traffic, and popular destinations will often face gridlock. While kids in the back seat repeatedly ask: "Are we there yet?" every few minutes. It's like a real-life ga
Research shows that companies whose workers participate in driving efficiency training see up to 14% improvement on fuel consumption, with the potential to save thousands at the pump and on tyre wear There are also huge environmental savings to be had: if a fleet of 100 adopted ‘eco driving’, 69 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be cut; the equivalent produced driving a car around the world 14 times
If just one van driver adopted ‘eco-driving’, they would save more than £500 a year on fuel and tyres For large fleets of drivers, the savings could run into the hundreds of thousands Drivers could also cut their CO2 emissions by up to 14%, the equivalent produced driving a lap of Britain's coast If just one van driver adopted ‘eco-driving’, they would save more than £500 year on fuel and tyres
Response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Speed Management Review
IAM RoadSmart Road Safety Manager Scotland Stewart Mackie said: “As a road safety charity, we support measures that will reduce casualties on the network. However, we believe a blanket national speed limit reduction will be counterproductive and may even increase risky overtaking manoeuvres, which the dat
New Chair emphasises dedication to road safety and sustainable transport. Outgoing chair Stuart Donald QPM will take up role of Vice President
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce the appointment of Shona Johnstone to the position of Chair.
Shona, a highly experienced transport policy professional with a background in sustainable transp
The clocks will move forward on Sunday, March 30, ushering in longer days and shorter nights for the next six months. With dark winter mornings behind us, it's the perfect time to prepare your motorbike for the improved weather.
Here are some tips from IAM RoadSmart to help you prepare for the brighter days ahead:
Bike maintenance: Do your POWDERY checks. Is your
Only a quarter are regularly using driver assistance aids which may reduce collisions and improve driving comfort
Younger drivers and those travelling more than 10,000 miles a year are more likely to embrace vehicle technology
Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research* showing
Responding to the publication of the AIA Alarm Report (Asphalt Industry Alliance) showing a one-off repair cost of £16.8bn to bring local roads up to an adequate standard, IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standards Director Nicholas Lyes said:
“The AIA’s report lays bare the inadequate repairs happening on our local roads, where despite spending billions on filling potholes, the backlog costs are incre
This follows the release of a National Highways report which examines the most recent safety data and evidence concerning smart motorways.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “After the many billions of pounds that have been spent on smart motorways, the metrics do not show a safer network compared to what it replaced. It also reveals that on those stretches o
A petition calling on the Government to reconsider allowing motorcyclists default access to ride in bus lanes has gathered thousands of signatures. IAM RoadSmart supports this move. Do you? If so, click here to sign the petition
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “We were disappointed by the government’s response to its last consultation and remain of the view
National Highways has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at educating drivers on how to safely navigate around heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). These large vehicles, including trucks and HGVs, are significantly longer, heavier, and more powerful than standard vehicles, requiring extra caution. Drivers often misjudge the size and position of HGVs, their blind spots, and the stopping distanc
